{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm-with-honduran-wood-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka 170mm with Honduran Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka 170mm with Honduran Wood Handle and Red Pakkawood Ferrule is a high-performance Japanese kitchen knife from one of Echizen’s most respected modern blacksmiths. Yoshimi Kato is known for thin, precise grinds, beautiful damascus work, and knives that feel refined without being overly delicate in everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bunka is built around an SG2 powdered stainless steel core, giving it excellent edge retention, strong corrosion resistance, and a clean, refined cutting feel. The damascus cladding adds visual depth across the blade, while the pointed k-tip gives the knife extra precision for detailed cuts, trimming, and working around smaller ingredients. Compared with a standard santoku, the bunka has a more aggressive tip profile, making it especially useful for cooks who want one compact knife that can chop, slice, and handle fine detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honduran wood handle with red pakkawood ferrule gives the knife a warm, premium look while keeping the overall build light and comfortable. At around 170mm, this bunka is easy to control on a home cutting board but still long enough for serious vegetable prep, herbs, fruit, garlic, onions, and boneless proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Yoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is an excellent choice for home cooks who want a premium Japanese knife with strong edge retention, stainless convenience, and a versatile blade shape. The 170mm size is easy to manage, even in smaller kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a bunka knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bunka is best for vegetables, herbs, fruit, and boneless proteins. The flatter edge works well for push cutting and chopping, while the pointed k-tip is useful for detail cuts, trimming, and precise prep work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I care for an SG2 damascus bunka?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash and dry the knife after use, avoid the dishwasher, and cut only on a knife-friendly board. SG2 is stainless and easier to maintain than carbon steel, but the thin edge should still be treated with care. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits, and twisting through dense ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Blacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 \/ R2 powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Mid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specs not found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132g-133g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduran wood \/ Honduras rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376210866400,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm-01_34eb3009-ce02-43bf-851d-2840e6f4ea0b.jpg?v=1780735728","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm-with-honduran-wood-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}